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Introduction

Technology and Internet connectivity is playing a huge part in changing how small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) operate. One of the technologies doing this is fibre. Fibre technology allows businesses to operate online applications, connects employees and allows customers to stay connected while in the store. The only thing SMEs need to figure out is which fibre is best for them.

What is Fibre?

Fibre is an optic internet connection which sends data at high speeds using fibre optic cables. The cables are installed by a fibre optics installer and companies which provide fibre infrastructure are called fibre infrastructure providers (FSPs).

Fibre infrastructure is also ideal for helping support remote teams in small businesses. The technology helps teams share files quickly from any location and enables the use of cloud-based tools.

Finding the right fibre provider is more than just choosing the cheapest offer but rather choosing a provider who understands your needs. A legacy brand that offers reliable fibre connection is Telkom.

What is Telkom Business Fibre?

Telkom business fibre is a high-speed fixed broadband service that provides South African enterprises with fast, stable, and uncapped internet connectivity.

What does Telkom Business Fibre Offer SMEs?

Telkom has a wide range of connectivity solutions for SMEs featuring uncapped data, no fair usage policy (FUP) throttling, and speeds ranging from 50Mbps up to 1Gbps.

Main Features

Uncapped Data: Telkom’s business fibre offering has no fair usage policy (FUP) limits and no network throttling on standard core and endless solutions.

Flexible Terms: Telkom allows for users to choose between 12- or 24-month contracts which usually include installation and a router. Some options also have month-to-month contracts.

Prepaid Options: Some offers might be prepaid, meaning they are contract-free, credit-vetting-free, time-based prepaid vouchers ranging from short-term use up to 30 days.

Hardware: Many plans feature a Wi-Fi enabled Optical Network Terminal (ONT) or bundled router configuration.

Scalable Speeds: Telkom has asymmetrical and symmetrical bandwidth tiers scaling from basic business connections up to ultra-fast 1Gbps options.

Note: Telkom no longer offers ADSL options.

Pricing

There are number of fibre providers available on Telkom’s platform, each with its own pricing and contract details. Some ideal plans for SMEs are:

Telkom Prepaid Compact Fibre – R0 once-off, available from 20Mbps to 50Mbps download speeds. The plan features:

  • Free installation (promo)
  • 14-day uncapped Internet data
  • Wi-Fi enabled ONT
  • Fibre installation

Telkom Business Easy Connect Fibre – From R309 on contract, available from 10Mbps to 40Mbps download speed. The plan features:

  • Asymmetrical Broadband access
  • Uncapped data
  • Wi-Fi enabled ONT
  • Requires no router

Telkom Business Core Fibre Lite – R853 per month on a 12-month contract including 50Mbps download speed. The plan features:

  • Uncapped data
  • No throttling
  • No FUP
  • High speed asymmetrical broadband access
  • Telkom core fibre
  • VoIP calling plan
  • MoBiz Smart Marketing (basic plan)

Telkom Business Endless Fibre Classic – R949 per month on a 12-month contract including 50Mbps download speed. The plan features:

  • High speed asymmetrical broadband access
  • Uncapped data
  • No fair usage policy
  • No throttling
  • Telkom endless fibre
  • VoIP calling plan
  • MoBiz smart marketing (Basic plan)
Pros and Cons

Pros

Has a free plan
Uninterrupted Internet connectivity
Uncapped data

Cons

Availability depends strictly on area coverage
Can have upfront costs
FAQs

Telkom Core and Telkom Endless Fibre are products that run over Openserve Fibre Network, and they provide access and uncapped internet data. There is no FUP and no throttling.

12-Month contract (*includes router & installation) and month-to-month (excludes router & installation).

No, value-Added Services are optional. They can be purchased at an additional charge.

No, the new Telkom Core Fibre and Telkom Endless Fibre are bundled with Uncapped internet with no Fair Usage policy and no throttling throughout the day.

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